may 29, 2122 - Construction begins on the Oceanian space elevator
Description:
To demonstrate its economic power to the world, and in an attempt to monopolise the market of low-earth orbit delivery, Oceania, the economic and political powerhouse created by the union of Japan, China, Unified Korea, Australia, and the South Pacific Nations, begin the construction of the world first Space-Elevator, located in the calm waters of the South China Sea. Knowing Oceania's domination of local space will lead to them overtaking the United States in global power, Congress authorises the development of a new science that may, in time, allow them to reach not just the heavens, but hold the stars in their very hands.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 29, 2122
Now
~ 96 years later